# Alternative Protein Technologies for Military Field Feeding

Notice d75306af6cb346efb323a44e366b2c14 (solicitation W911QY27ALTPROTEINS) from DEPT OF DEFENSE, W6QK ACC-APG NATICK, posted 2026-10-19, responses due 2026-11-23T22:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | d75306af6cb346efb323a44e366b2c14 |
| Solicitation number | W911QY27ALTPROTEINS |
| Type | Sources Sought |
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Sub-tier | DEPT OF THE ARMY |
| Office | W6QK ACC-APG NATICK |
| Posted | 2026-10-19T16:20:10.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-11-23T22:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| NAICS | 541714 |
| PSC | AJ13 |
| Place of performance | MA, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) to identify potential sources to provide innovative product development research and/or consumer research and/or demonstration food samples in the area of alternative proteins. Responses are limited to Massachusetts based offerors as determined by CAGE code. The Government requests responders submit a Broad Agency Announcement BAA preproposal as outlined in DEVCOM-SC BAA W911QY-25-R-0023 located at: https://sam.gov/opp/a5ec94e2baee40df9951f864a8665e71/view Please refer to Section VI - Scientific and Technical Areas of Interest, A. Combat Ration Research and Development. Submit the BAA preproposal to: michael.s.wiederoder.civ@army.mil, richard.j.green.civ@army.mil and jean.m.trumpis.civ@army.mil by 23 November 2026, 5:00 PM EST. OBJECTIVE: DEVCOM-SC seeks product development, consumer research, and food sample demonstrations of current and emerging novel alternative protein technologies that could be integrated into military rations. BACKGROUND: The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), Combat Feeding Division (CFD), is seeking information from industry and academia on capabilities related to alternative proteins. The U.S. Army is exploring how the emerging alternative-protein sector can help meet several objectives, including enhancing food supply chain resilience, enabling biomanufacturing of foodstuffs in combat-forward environments, and providing tailored, high-quality nutrition to the Warfighter. DEVCOM-SC CFD has unique expertise in the development and assessment of shelf-stable ration components, as well as food safety and palatability for the Joint Warfighter. We are looking to partner with the commercial and academic sectors to advance technology development in this area. AREAS OF INTEREST: DEVCOM-SC is seeking information from offerors that can provide capabilities in one or more of the following areas. Work proposed should be to advance technology between TRL 4 and 6. Please note, for the purposes of this Sources Sought, we are specifically excluding solutions related to cell-cultured, lab-grown meat or insect protein. Innovative technologies for alternative protein development to reduce Soldier load: Seeking advanced technologies and processes involved in fermentation, precision fermentation, or other novel biomanufacturing methods, that enhance the production of alternative proteins where additional funding in specific components of the research would significantly accelerate advancements in technology between TRL 4 and 6, enabling faster transition to operational use. These technologies should focus on creating lightweight and nutrient-dense ration solutions to reduce logistical burdens and physical load on warfighters while maintaining or enhancing nutritional value and operational performance. Innovative Product Development: The development of innovative meat-alternative products specifically designed for inclusion in military rations, meeting stringent requirements for nutrition, shelf stability, and palatability. Consumer Research and Acceptability: The ability to conduct comprehensive consumer research (e.g., focus groups, sensory panels, field testing) to enhance the acceptability and consumption of alternative proteins within a military population. Food Sample Demonstration: An optional addition to the effort would be to provide 100 food samples of a potential product that has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status with an FDA no-questions letter to demonstrate the maturation of an alternative protein manufacturing technology. These samples would be provided to the Government for sensory acceptability and other performance characteristics and will be consumed by our test panel of experts. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested parties (companies or academic institutions) are requested to submit a proposal that details their capabilities in one or more of the areas listed in Section 3.0. Submissions should include: A detailed description of your technical approach. Relevant past performance or corporate experience. A rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the proposed work or samples. This information will be used for market research and planning purposes. Responses to this Sources Sought are not binding proposals, but they will help shape future solicitation requirements. Offerors are welcome to send samples at their own cost for evaluation. DEVCOM SC will not return any items, nor is DEVCOM SC obligated to share any data from evaluation. Sending samples is not required for consideration for funding. Samples must be GRAS with an FDA no-questions letter. Please coordinate by e-mail (richard.j.green.civ@army.mil) before sending samples. Address information will be provided at that time. SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude part

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